Monino (Russian: Мо́нино) is an urban-type settlement in Moscow Oblast, Russia, situated 38 km east of Moscow. Population: 20,017 (2002Census). Urban-type settlement (Russian: , posyolok gorodskogo tipa; Ukrainian: , selyshche miskoho typu; abbreviated as in Russian and as in Ukrainian) is an official designation for a certain type of urban settlements used in some of the countries of the former Soviet Union. ... Moscow oblast (Моско́вская о́бласть) is an administrative subdivision of Russia officially established on January 14, 1929. ... Government Russia District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuri Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area - City 1,081 km² Population - City (2005) - Density 10,415,400 8537. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Russian Census of 2002 (Russian: ) was the first census of Russian Federation carried out on October 9, 2002. ...
The Central Air Force Museum in Monino is one of the world's largest aviation museums, and the largest for Russian aircraft. 173 aircraft and 127 aircraft engines are on display, and the museum also features collections of weapons, instruments, uniforms, artwork, and other air-related items. A library containing books, films, and photos is also accessible to visitors. Tours are given by ex-pilots. The museum opened its doors in 1958. Since the museum is situated on the territory of a military division (Air Force Academy), all foreign visitors must first obtain special permission to visit. 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
There is a mineral resort complex Monino capable of serving 150 people simutaneously.
The Central Museum of the Air Forces at Monino, Russia is located approximately 38 kilometers (24 miles) from Moscow along the Gorky Highway in a lovely wooded area.
On June 9, 2000 the decision to organize The Central Air Force Museum at Monino (Shchelkovo district, Moscow region) was taken by the Russian Government.
We only spent about an hour at Monino because it was cold, and even though I LOVE aviation, I could not take the cold weather any longer, and the display in the hanger was closed.
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